Which measure is preferred when calculating the employment rate, the establishment survey, or the household survey? (1 point)

Question

The household survey is preferred because it surveys a larger amount of the population and provides demographic information.
The household survey is preferred because the data includes more sectors of the economy, does not double count workers, and accounts for both part-time and full-time employees.
The establishment survey is preferred because it is carried out by the U.S. Census Bureau and accounts for self-employed workers, workers on unpaid leave, and unpaid workers in family businesses.
The establishment survey is preferred because it accounts for roughly one-third of total employment and provides a count of total jobs.

Answer 1

The household survey is preferred because it surveys a larger amount of the population and provides demographic information.